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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,011.06 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,011.06 and 211.85 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,011.06 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,011.06 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,011.06 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 214,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,193.06/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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