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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.21, 1,108.55 and 672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.21, 1,108.55 and 672.17 is: 927.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.21 : 1,108.55 = 672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.21/1,108.55 = 672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.21x = 1,108.55 × 672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.21x = 745,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,130.19/803.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.70

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