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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.20, 1,355.28 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.20, 1,355.28 and 672.16 is: 926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.20 : 1,355.28 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.20/1,355.28 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.20x = 1,355.28 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.20x = 910,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,965.00/983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.53

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