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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 934.01 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 934.01 and 577.74 is: 796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 934.01 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/934.01 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 934.01 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 539,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,615.71/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.74

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