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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.05, 1,012.71 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.05, 1,012.71 and 212.87 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.05 : 1,012.71 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.05/1,012.71 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.05x = 1,012.71 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.05x = 215,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580.81/675.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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