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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 934.80 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 934.80 and 529.38 is: 730.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 934.80 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/934.80 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 934.80 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 494,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,864.42/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.97

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