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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.63, 1,247.54 and 684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.63, 1,247.54 and 684.32 is: 942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.63 : 1,247.54 = 684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.63/1,247.54 = 684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.63x = 1,247.54 × 684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.63x = 853,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,706.91/905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.67

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