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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.69, 1,356.12 and 687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.69, 1,356.12 and 687.81 is: 1,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.69 : 1,356.12 = 687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.69/1,356.12 = 687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.69x = 1,356.12 × 687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.69x = 932,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,752.90/904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.02

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