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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.27, 980.10 and 686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.27, 980.10 and 686.97 is: 946.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.27 : 980.10 = 686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.27/980.10 = 686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.27x = 980.10 × 686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.27x = 673,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,299.30/711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.62

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