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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,011.25 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,011.25 and 283.88 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,011.25 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,011.25 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,011.25 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 287,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,067.17/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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