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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.75, 1,356.23 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.75, 1,356.23 and 672.90 is: 1,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.75 : 1,356.23 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.75/1,356.23 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.75x = 1,356.23 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.75x = 912,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,607.17/903.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.80

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