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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.04, 962.90 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.04, 962.90 and 558.08 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.04 : 962.90 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.04/962.90 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.04x = 962.90 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.04x = 537,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,375.23/697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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