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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,017.23 and 584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,017.23 and 584.87 is: 878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,017.23 = 584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,017.23 = 584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,017.23 × 584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 594,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,947.31/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.63

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