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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 960.58 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 960.58 and 591.86 is: 816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 960.58 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/960.58 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 960.58 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 568,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,529.80/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.26

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