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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.06, 1,011.16 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.06, 1,011.16 and 211.72 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.06 : 1,011.16 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.06/1,011.16 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.06x = 1,011.16 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.06x = 214,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,082.80/674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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