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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,374.57 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,374.57 and 685.80 is: 1,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,374.57 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,374.57 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,374.57 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 942,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,680.11/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.58

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