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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.01, 934.37 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.01, 934.37 and 510.96 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.01 : 934.37 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.01/934.37 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.01x = 934.37 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.01x = 477,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,425.70/677.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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