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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,352.01 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,352.01 and 672.72 is: 1,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,352.01 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,352.01 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,352.01 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 909,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,524.17/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.90

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