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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 960.80 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 960.80 and 578.88 is: 797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 960.80 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/960.80 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 960.80 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 556,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,185.01/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.50

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