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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,374.04 and 685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,374.04 and 685 is: 1,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,374.04 = 685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,374.04 = 685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,374.04 × 685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 941,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,217.40/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.35

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