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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,248.96 and 673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,248.96 and 673.44 is: 928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,248.96 = 673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,248.96 = 673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,248.96 × 673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 841,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,099.62/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.12

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