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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,288.46 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,288.46 and 672.52 is: 926.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,288.46 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,288.46 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,288.46 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 866,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,515.12/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.79

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