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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 1,007.98 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 1,007.98 and 209.74 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 1,007.98 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/1,007.98 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 1,007.98 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 211,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,412.57/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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