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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,354.69 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,354.69 and 685.34 is: 1,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,354.69 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,354.69 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,354.69 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 928,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,423.24/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.63

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