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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 1,006.77 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 1,006.77 and 208.92 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 1,006.77 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/1,006.77 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 1,006.77 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 210,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,334.39/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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