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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,247.00 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,247.00 and 682.29 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,247.00 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,247.00 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,247.00 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 850,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,812.22/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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