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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.07, 1,016.99 and 523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.07, 1,016.99 and 523.29 is: 786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.07 : 1,016.99 = 523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.07/1,016.99 = 523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.07x = 1,016.99 × 523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.07x = 532,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,178.08/677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.00

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