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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.29, 1,312.81 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.29, 1,312.81 and 672.02 is: 927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.29 : 1,312.81 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.29/1,312.81 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.29x = 1,312.81 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.29x = 882,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,234.95/951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.40

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