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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 980.08 and 697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 980.08 and 697.73 is: 969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 980.08 = 697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/980.08 = 697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 980.08 × 697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 683,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,827.73/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.51

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