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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,352.30 and 700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,352.30 and 700.71 is: 965.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,352.30 = 700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,352.30 = 700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,352.30 × 700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 947,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,565.12/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.95

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