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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.62, 1,353.72 and 701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.62, 1,353.72 and 701.44 is: 968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.62 : 1,353.72 = 701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.62/1,353.72 = 701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.62x = 1,353.72 × 701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.62x = 949,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,553.36/980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.32

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