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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 962.90 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 962.90 and 501.08 is: 691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 962.90 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/962.90 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 962.90 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 482,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,489.93/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.29

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