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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.35, 1,421.52 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.35, 1,421.52 and 672.32 is: 1,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.35 : 1,421.52 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.35/1,421.52 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.35x = 1,421.52 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.35x = 955,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,716.33/944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.04

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