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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.32 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.32 and 586.60 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.32 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.32 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.32 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 564,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,496.91/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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