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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 962.44 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 962.44 and 592.83 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 962.44 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/962.44 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 962.44 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 570,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,561.82/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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