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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.95, 1,010.93 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.95, 1,010.93 and 211.72 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.95 : 1,010.93 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.95/1,010.93 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.95x = 1,010.93 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.95x = 214,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,029.04/673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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