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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.16, 1,026.93 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.16, 1,026.93 and 604.16 is: 905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.16 : 1,026.93 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.16/1,026.93 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.16x = 1,026.93 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.16x = 620,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,427.61/685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.52

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