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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.57, 961.82 and 572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.57, 961.82 and 572.83 is: 789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.57 : 961.82 = 572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.57/961.82 = 572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.57x = 961.82 × 572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.57x = 550,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,951.68/697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.82

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