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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.44 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.44 and 210.72 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.44 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.44 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.44 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 212,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,709.20/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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