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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,010.52 and 588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,010.52 and 588.82 is: 878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,010.52 = 588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,010.52 = 588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,010.52 × 588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 595,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,014.39/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.82

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