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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 960.72 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 960.72 and 420 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 960.72 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/960.72 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 960.72 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 403,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,502.40/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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