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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.17, 1,012.74 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.17, 1,012.74 and 212.88 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.17 : 1,012.74 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.17/1,012.74 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.17x = 1,012.74 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.17x = 215,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595.09/675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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