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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,246.82 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,246.82 and 683.67 is: 943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,246.82 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,246.82 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,246.82 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 852,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,410.01/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.08

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