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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.72, 1,013.70 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.72, 1,013.70 and 213.42 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.72 : 1,013.70 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.72/1,013.70 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.72x = 1,013.70 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.72x = 216,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,343.85/675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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