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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 980.84 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 980.84 and 694.27 is: 957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 980.84 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/980.84 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 980.84 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 680,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,970.75/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.52

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