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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.89, 1,013.45 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.89, 1,013.45 and 213.58 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.89 : 1,013.45 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.89/1,013.45 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.89x = 1,013.45 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.89x = 216,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,452.65/675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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