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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.97, 1,013.87 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.97, 1,013.87 and 213.80 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.97 : 1,013.87 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.97/1,013.87 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.97x = 1,013.87 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.97x = 216,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,760.38/675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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