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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,107.36 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,107.36 and 672.12 is: 926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,107.36 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,107.36 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,107.36 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 744,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,278.80/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.48

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