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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 962.40 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 962.40 and 580.72 is: 801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 962.40 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/962.40 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 962.40 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 558,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,884.93/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.43

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