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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.07, 1,013.07 and 482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.07, 1,013.07 and 482.52 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.07 : 1,013.07 = 482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.07/1,013.07 = 482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.07x = 1,013.07 × 482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.07x = 488,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,826.54/677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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