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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.29, 1,012.92 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.29, 1,012.92 and 206.76 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.29 : 1,012.92 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.29/1,012.92 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.29x = 1,012.92 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.29x = 209,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,426.79/675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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