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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,108.17 and 671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,108.17 and 671.13 is: 925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,108.17 = 671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,108.17 = 671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,108.17 × 671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 743,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,726.13/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.35

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