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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 962.22 and 572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 962.22 and 572.95 is: 791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 962.22 = 572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/962.22 = 572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 962.22 × 572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 551,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,303.95/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.04

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