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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.71, 1,267.97 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.71, 1,267.97 and 672.48 is: 1,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.71 : 1,267.97 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.71/1,267.97 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.71x = 1,267.97 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.71x = 852,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,681.10/844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.44

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