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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 962.06 and 580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 962.06 and 580.47 is: 801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 962.06 = 580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/962.06 = 580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 962.06 × 580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 558,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,444.07/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.08

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