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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.84, 1,250.37 and 683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.84, 1,250.37 and 683.44 is: 944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.84 : 1,250.37 = 683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.84/1,250.37 = 683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.84x = 1,250.37 × 683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.84x = 854,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,549.75/904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.42

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