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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,014.09 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,014.09 and 383.91 is: 574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,014.09 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,014.09 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,014.09 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 389,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,319.29/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.96

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