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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,372.44 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,372.44 and 673.08 is: 1,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,372.44 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,372.44 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,372.44 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 923,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,761.92/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.20

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