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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,246.95 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,246.95 and 683.40 is: 941.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,246.95 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,246.95 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,246.95 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 852,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,165.63/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.83

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