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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,354.62 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,354.62 and 686.81 is: 1,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,354.62 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,354.62 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,354.62 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 930,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,372.52/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.53

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