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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,016.06 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,016.06 and 388.59 is: 583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,016.06 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,016.06 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,016.06 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 394,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,828.81/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.07

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