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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.40, 1,349.86 and 698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.40, 1,349.86 and 698.68 is: 963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.40 : 1,349.86 = 698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.40/1,349.86 = 698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.40x = 1,349.86 × 698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.40x = 943,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,120.18/978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.94

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