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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.89, 1,007.84 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.89, 1,007.84 and 209.70 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.89 : 1,007.84 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.89/1,007.84 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.89x = 1,007.84 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.89x = 211,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,344.05/671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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