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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,119.96 and 672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,119.96 and 672.78 is: 927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,119.96 = 672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,119.96 = 672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,119.96 × 672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 753,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,486.69/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.21

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