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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,007.94 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,007.94 and 209.76 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,007.94 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,007.94 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,007.94 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 211,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,425.49/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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