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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.24, 1,013.06 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.24, 1,013.06 and 213.07 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.24 : 1,013.06 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.24/1,013.06 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.24x = 1,013.06 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.24x = 215,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,852.69/675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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