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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.56, 1,247.76 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.56, 1,247.76 and 683.52 is: 942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.56 : 1,247.76 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.56/1,247.76 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.56x = 1,247.76 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.56x = 852,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,868.92/904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.85

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