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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 960.16 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 960.16 and 580.80 is: 799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 960.16 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/960.16 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 960.16 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 557,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,660.93/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.58

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