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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.32, 1,358.30 and 685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.32, 1,358.30 and 685.64 is: 1,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.32 : 1,358.30 = 685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.32/1,358.30 = 685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.32x = 1,358.30 × 685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.32x = 931,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,304.81/905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.70

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