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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,248.84 and 683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,248.84 and 683.58 is: 944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,248.84 = 683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,248.84 = 683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,248.84 × 683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 853,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,682.05/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.44

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