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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 980.10 and 698.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 980.10 and 698.49 is: 964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 980.10 = 698.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/980.10 = 698.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 980.10 × 698.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 684,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,590.05/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.44

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