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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,354.84 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,354.84 and 689.36 is: 1,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,354.84 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,354.84 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,354.84 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 933,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,972.50/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.61

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