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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,254.20 and 672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,254.20 and 672.98 is: 928.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,254.20 = 672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,254.20 = 672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,254.20 × 672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 844,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,041.88/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.63

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