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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 1,014.02 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 1,014.02 and 213.87 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 1,014.02 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/1,014.02 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 1,014.02 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 216,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,868.46/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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