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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 958.04 and 590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 958.04 and 590.69 is: 813.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 958.04 = 590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/958.04 = 590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 958.04 × 590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 565,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,903.73/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.29

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