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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,350.51 and 699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,350.51 and 699.80 is: 964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,350.51 = 699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,350.51 = 699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,350.51 × 699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 945,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,080.15/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.31

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