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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.98, 1,353.81 and 686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.98, 1,353.81 and 686.14 is: 946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.98 : 1,353.81 = 686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.98/1,353.81 = 686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.98x = 1,353.81 × 686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.98x = 928,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,902.38/980.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.92

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