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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.07, 1,011.09 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.07, 1,011.09 and 211.84 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.07 : 1,011.09 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.07/1,011.09 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.07x = 1,011.09 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.07x = 214,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,189.64/674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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