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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 962.94 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 962.94 and 501 is: 691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 962.94 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/962.94 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 962.94 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 482,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,432.94/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.96

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