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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,355.84 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,355.84 and 672.60 is: 1,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,355.84 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,355.84 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,355.84 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 911,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,942.23/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.89

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