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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,351.51 and 700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,351.51 and 700.84 is: 965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,351.51 = 700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,351.51 = 700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,351.51 × 700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 947,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,192.27/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.70

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