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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.10, 1,247.96 and 681.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.10, 1,247.96 and 681.65 is: 941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.10 : 1,247.96 = 681.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.10/1,247.96 = 681.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.10x = 1,247.96 × 681.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.10x = 850,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,668.53/903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.95

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