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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 936.12 and 502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 936.12 and 502.12 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 936.12 = 502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/936.12 = 502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 936.12 × 502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 470,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,044.57/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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