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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 934.74 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 934.74 and 566.60 is: 781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 934.74 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/934.74 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 934.74 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 529,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,623.68/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.99

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