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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,246.26 and 682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,246.26 and 682.90 is: 941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,246.26 = 682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,246.26 = 682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,246.26 × 682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 851,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,070.95/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.14

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