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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.95, 958.20 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.95, 958.20 and 590.80 is: 813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.95 : 958.20 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.95/958.20 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.95x = 958.20 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.95x = 566,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,104.56/695.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.43

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