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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.40, 1,030.38 and 634.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.40, 1,030.38 and 634.67 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.40 : 1,030.38 = 634.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.40/1,030.38 = 634.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.40x = 1,030.38 × 634.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.40x = 653,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,948.10/685.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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