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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.77, 1,014.70 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.77, 1,014.70 and 243.87 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.77 : 1,014.70 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.77/1,014.70 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.77x = 1,014.70 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.77x = 247,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,454.89/676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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