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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,248.32 and 682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,248.32 and 682.67 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,248.32 = 682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,248.32 = 682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,248.32 × 682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 852,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,186.08/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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