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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,354.33 and 672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,354.33 and 672.31 is: 1,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,354.33 = 672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,354.33 = 672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,354.33 × 672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 910,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,529.60/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.46

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