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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.27, 1,013.28 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.27, 1,013.28 and 594.35 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.27 : 1,013.28 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.27/1,013.28 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.27x = 1,013.28 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.27x = 602,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,241.64/677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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