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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,355.40 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,355.40 and 672.30 is: 1,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,355.40 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,355.40 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,355.40 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 911,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,235.42/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.15

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