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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,014.27 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,014.27 and 569.38 is: 852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,014.27 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,014.27 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,014.27 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 577,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,505.05/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.56

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