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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 1,008.95 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 1,008.95 and 210.56 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 1,008.95 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/1,008.95 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 1,008.95 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 212,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,438.41/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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