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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.04, 1,012.36 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.04, 1,012.36 and 212.68 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.04 : 1,012.36 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.04/1,012.36 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.04x = 1,012.36 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.04x = 215,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,308.72/675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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