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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,246.92 and 682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,246.92 and 682.26 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,246.92 = 682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,246.92 = 682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,246.92 × 682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 850,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,723.64/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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