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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,006.88 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,006.88 and 209.18 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,006.88 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,006.88 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,006.88 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 210,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,619.16/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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