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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 961.13 and 572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 961.13 and 572.33 is: 789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 961.13 = 572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/961.13 = 572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 961.13 × 572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 550,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,075.87/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.13

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