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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 961.98 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 961.98 and 592.55 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 961.98 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/961.98 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 961.98 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 570,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,021.25/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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