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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.86, 1,008.87 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.86, 1,008.87 and 210.51 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.86 : 1,008.87 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.86/1,008.87 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.86x = 1,008.87 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.86x = 212,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,372.18/672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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