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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 1,012.88 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 1,012.88 and 213.18 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 1,012.88 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/1,012.88 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 1,012.88 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 215,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,924.69/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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