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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,270.56 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,270.56 and 673.04 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,270.56 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,270.56 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,270.56 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 855,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,137.70/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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