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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.73, 1,013.60 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.73, 1,013.60 and 213.51 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.73 : 1,013.60 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.73/1,013.60 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.73x = 1,013.60 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.73x = 216,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,414.92/675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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