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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.09, 1,012.19 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.09, 1,012.19 and 285.27 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.09 : 1,012.19 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.09/1,012.19 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.09x = 1,012.19 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.09x = 288,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,746.01/675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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