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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,248.30 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,248.30 and 671.88 is: 928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,248.30 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,248.30 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,248.30 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 838,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,707.80/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.06

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