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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,246.68 and 684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,246.68 and 684.24 is: 941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,246.68 = 684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,246.68 = 684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,246.68 × 684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 853,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,028.32/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.91

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