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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.44, 1,354.80 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.44, 1,354.80 and 699.04 is: 1,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.44 : 1,354.80 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.44/1,354.80 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.44x = 1,354.80 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.44x = 947,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,059.39/905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.97

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