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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,247.82 and 683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,247.82 and 683.75 is: 944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,247.82 = 683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,247.82 = 683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,247.82 × 683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 853,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,196.93/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.01

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