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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.41, 1,272.65 and 672.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.41, 1,272.65 and 672.33 is: 928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.41 : 1,272.65 = 672.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.41/1,272.65 = 672.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.41x = 1,272.65 × 672.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.41x = 855,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,637.41/921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.62

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