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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 972.81 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 972.81 and 698.28 is: 957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 972.81 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/972.81 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 972.81 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 679,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,293.77/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.26

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