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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.72, 1,396.42 and 671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.72, 1,396.42 and 671.01 is: 1,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.72 : 1,396.42 = 671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.72/1,396.42 = 671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.72x = 1,396.42 × 671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.72x = 937,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,017.86/930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.77

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