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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.94, 1,026.17 and 608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.94, 1,026.17 and 608.03 is: 909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.94 : 1,026.17 = 608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.94/1,026.17 = 608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.94x = 1,026.17 × 608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.94x = 623,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,942.15/685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.62

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