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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.21, 1,248.24 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.21, 1,248.24 and 682.08 is: 942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.21 : 1,248.24 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.21/1,248.24 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.21x = 1,248.24 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.21x = 851,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,399.54/903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.64

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