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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,270.74 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,270.74 and 672.24 is: 927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,270.74 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,270.74 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,270.74 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 854,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,242.26/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.28

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