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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.87, 960.15 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.87, 960.15 and 397.07 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.87 : 960.15 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.87/960.15 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.87x = 960.15 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.87x = 381,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,246.76/695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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