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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,010.55 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,010.55 and 211.59 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,010.55 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,010.55 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,010.55 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 213,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,822.27/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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