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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 1,000.85 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 1,000.85 and 282.51 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 1,000.85 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/1,000.85 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 1,000.85 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 282,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,748.72/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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