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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,013.88 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,013.88 and 213.70 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,013.88 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,013.88 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,013.88 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 216,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,666.16/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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