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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.36, 1,352.64 and 685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.36, 1,352.64 and 685.28 is: 1,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.36 : 1,352.64 = 685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.36/1,352.64 = 685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.36x = 1,352.64 × 685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.36x = 926,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,937.14/902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.24

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