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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.36 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.36 and 681.72 is: 940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.36 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.36 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.36 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 849,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,668.54/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.81

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