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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,014.72 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,014.72 and 503.55 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,014.72 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,014.72 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,014.72 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 510,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,962.26/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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