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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.39, 1,392.38 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.39, 1,392.38 and 672.62 is: 928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.39 : 1,392.38 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.39/1,392.38 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.39x = 1,392.38 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.39x = 936,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,542.64/1,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.75

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