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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,352.26 and 685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,352.26 and 685.36 is: 1,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,352.26 = 685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,352.26 = 685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,352.26 × 685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 926,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,784.91/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.98

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