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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.82, 1,355.83 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.82, 1,355.83 and 672.62 is: 1,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.82 : 1,355.83 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.82/1,355.83 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.82x = 1,355.83 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.82x = 911,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,949.91/904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.89

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