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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 1,012.74 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 1,012.74 and 291.04 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 1,012.74 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/1,012.74 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 1,012.74 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 294,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,747.85/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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