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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,013.82 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,013.82 and 213.91 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,013.82 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,013.82 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,013.82 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 216,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,866.24/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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