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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,312.20 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,312.20 and 672.08 is: 927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,312.20 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,312.20 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,312.20 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 881,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,903.38/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.15

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