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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.30, 1,011.02 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.30, 1,011.02 and 595.28 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.30 : 1,011.02 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.30/1,011.02 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.30x = 1,011.02 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.30x = 601,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,839.54/677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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