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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,248.18 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,248.18 and 683.02 is: 942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,248.18 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,248.18 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,248.18 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 852,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,530.90/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.59

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