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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.03, 934.58 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.03, 934.58 and 511.28 is: 705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.03 : 934.58 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.03/934.58 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.03x = 934.58 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.03x = 477,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,829.51/677.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.77

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