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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 960.26 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 960.26 and 401.13 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 960.26 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/960.26 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 960.26 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 385,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,189.09/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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