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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.13, 1,011.96 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.13, 1,011.96 and 285.04 is: 427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.13 : 1,011.96 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.13/1,011.96 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.13x = 1,011.96 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.13x = 288,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,444.02/675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.25

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