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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 961.12 and 572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 961.12 and 572.63 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 961.12 = 572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/961.12 = 572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 961.12 × 572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 550,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,367.46/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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