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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,270.24 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,270.24 and 672 is: 927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,270.24 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,270.24 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,270.24 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 853,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,601.28/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.02

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