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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 982.80 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 982.80 and 705.60 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 982.80 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/982.80 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 982.80 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 693,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,463.68/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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