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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 1,011.29 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 1,011.29 and 211.95 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 1,011.29 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/1,011.29 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 1,011.29 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 214,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,341.86/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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