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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 960.03 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 960.03 and 415.92 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 960.03 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/960.03 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 960.03 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 399,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,295.68/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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