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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.72, 1,313.36 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.72, 1,313.36 and 672.08 is: 926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.72 : 1,313.36 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.72/1,313.36 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.72x = 1,313.36 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.72x = 882,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,682.99/952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.49

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