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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,357.02 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,357.02 and 672.48 is: 1,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,357.02 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,357.02 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,357.02 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 912,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,568.81/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.32

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