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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 958.21 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 958.21 and 590.82 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 958.21 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/958.21 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 958.21 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 566,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,129.63/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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