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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,249.98 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,249.98 and 683.34 is: 944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,249.98 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,249.98 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,249.98 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 854,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,161.33/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.37

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