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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.33, 1,247.06 and 683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.33, 1,247.06 and 683.21 is: 943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.33 : 1,247.06 = 683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.33/1,247.06 = 683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.33x = 1,247.06 × 683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.33x = 852,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,003.86/903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.18

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