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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.56 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.56 and 208.85 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.56 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.56 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.56 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 210,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,215.02/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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