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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,249.12 and 681.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,249.12 and 681.47 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,249.12 = 681.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,249.12 = 681.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,249.12 × 681.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 851,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,241.78/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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