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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.09, 943.13 and 653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.09, 943.13 and 653.70 is: 899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.09 : 943.13 = 653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.09/943.13 = 653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.09x = 943.13 × 653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.09x = 616,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,525.72/685.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.93

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