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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,014.48 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,014.48 and 522.08 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,014.48 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,014.48 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,014.48 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 529,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,639.72/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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