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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.31, 1,385.64 and 672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.31, 1,385.64 and 672.21 is: 927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.31 : 1,385.64 = 672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.31/1,385.64 = 672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.31x = 1,385.64 × 672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.31x = 931,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,441.06/1,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.44

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