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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,354.92 and 698.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,354.92 and 698.36 is: 1,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,354.92 = 698.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,354.92 = 698.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,354.92 × 698.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 946,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,221.93/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.10

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