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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,245.47 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,245.47 and 682.11 is: 940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,245.47 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,245.47 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,245.47 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 849,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,544.13/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.08

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