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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 1,011.17 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 1,011.17 and 283.79 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 1,011.17 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/1,011.17 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 1,011.17 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 286,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,954.88/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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