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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.31, 1,248.62 and 672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.31, 1,248.62 and 672.03 is: 926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.31 : 1,248.62 = 672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.31/1,248.62 = 672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.31x = 1,248.62 × 672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.31x = 839,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,106.74/905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.87

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