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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,011.06 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,011.06 and 283.96 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,011.06 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,011.06 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,011.06 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 287,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,100.60/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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