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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,249.14 and 683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,249.14 and 683.70 is: 943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,249.14 = 683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,249.14 = 683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,249.14 × 683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 854,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,037.02/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.58

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