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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,335.03 and 672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,335.03 and 672.45 is: 1,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,335.03 = 672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,335.03 = 672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,335.03 × 672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 897,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,740.92/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.25

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