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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.35, 1,014.20 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.35, 1,014.20 and 595.34 is: 891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.35 : 1,014.20 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.35/1,014.20 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.35x = 1,014.20 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.35x = 603,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,793.83/677.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.41

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