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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.34, 960.84 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.34, 960.84 and 591.84 is: 816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.34 : 960.84 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.34/960.84 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.34x = 960.84 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.34x = 568,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,663.55/696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.65

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