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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.12, 1,006.81 and 208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.12, 1,006.81 and 208.79 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.12 : 1,006.81 = 208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.12/1,006.81 = 208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.12x = 1,006.81 × 208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.12x = 210,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,215.74/671.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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