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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,248.65 and 682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,248.65 and 682.15 is: 942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,248.65 = 682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,248.65 = 682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,248.65 × 682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 851,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,766.60/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.64

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