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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 934.50 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 934.50 and 521.48 is: 719.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 934.50 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/934.50 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 934.50 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 487,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,323.06/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.83

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