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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,254.23 and 672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,254.23 and 672.31 is: 928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,254.23 = 672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,254.23 = 672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,254.23 × 672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 843,231.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,231.37/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.65

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