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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.97, 1,246.46 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.97, 1,246.46 and 681.84 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.97 : 1,246.46 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.97/1,246.46 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.97x = 1,246.46 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.97x = 849,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,882.88/902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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