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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 960.26 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 960.26 and 397.08 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 960.26 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/960.26 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 960.26 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 381,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,300.04/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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