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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.74, 1,271.43 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.74, 1,271.43 and 672.75 is: 927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.74 : 1,271.43 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.74/1,271.43 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.74x = 1,271.43 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.74x = 855,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,354.53/921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.98

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