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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.10, 961.32 and 572.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.10, 961.32 and 572.98 is: 791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.10 : 961.32 = 572.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.10/961.32 = 572.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.10x = 961.32 × 572.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.10x = 550,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,817.13/696.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.29

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