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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.79, 1,011.08 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.79, 1,011.08 and 283.76 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.79 : 1,011.08 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.79/1,011.08 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.79x = 1,011.08 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.79x = 286,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,904.06/673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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