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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 1,008.11 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 1,008.11 and 209.79 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 1,008.11 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/1,008.11 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 1,008.11 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 211,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,491.92/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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