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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.84 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.84 and 511.38 is: 705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.84 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.84 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.84 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 478,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,059.12/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.91

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