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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,249.12 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,249.12 and 672.96 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,249.12 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,249.12 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,249.12 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 840,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,607.80/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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