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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 1,008.80 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 1,008.80 and 210.58 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 1,008.80 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/1,008.80 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 1,008.80 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 212,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,437.18/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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