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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,245.84 and 680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,245.84 and 680.34 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,245.84 = 680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,245.84 = 680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,245.84 × 680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 847,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,594.79/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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