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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.22, 1,012.87 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.22, 1,012.87 and 213.02 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.22 : 1,012.87 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.22/1,012.87 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.22x = 1,012.87 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.22x = 215,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,756.50/675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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