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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.68, 1,395.17 and 672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.68, 1,395.17 and 672.45 is: 1,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.68 : 1,395.17 = 672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.68/1,395.17 = 672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.68x = 1,395.17 × 672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.68x = 938,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,178.70/933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.82

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