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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,016.50 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,016.50 and 531.26 is: 797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,016.50 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,016.50 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,016.50 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 540,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,024.19/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.60

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