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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,251.23 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,251.23 and 672.72 is: 929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,251.23 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,251.23 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,251.23 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 841,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,727.45/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.06

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