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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,354.80 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,354.80 and 698.45 is: 1,046.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,354.80 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,354.80 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,354.80 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 946,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,260.06/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.11

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