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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,371.30 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,371.30 and 672.13 is: 1,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,371.30 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,371.30 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,371.30 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 921,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,691.87/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.48

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