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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.21, 1,351.85 and 697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.21, 1,351.85 and 697.58 is: 962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.21 : 1,351.85 = 697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.21/1,351.85 = 697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.21x = 1,351.85 × 697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.21x = 943,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,018.51/980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.06

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