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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.75, 1,009.13 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.75, 1,009.13 and 216.75 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.75 : 1,009.13 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.75/1,009.13 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.75x = 1,009.13 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.75x = 218,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,727.84/672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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