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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.53, 963.93 and 579.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.53, 963.93 and 579.37 is: 800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.53 : 963.93 = 579.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.53/963.93 = 579.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.53x = 963.93 × 579.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.53x = 558,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,472.12/697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.64

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