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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.96, 1,391.94 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.96, 1,391.94 and 673.26 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.96 : 1,391.94 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.96/1,391.94 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.96x = 1,391.94 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.96x = 937,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,137.52/1,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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