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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,272.12 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,272.12 and 672.52 is: 928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,272.12 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,272.12 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,272.12 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 855,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,526.14/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.45

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