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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,016.08 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,016.08 and 579.24 is: 868.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,016.08 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,016.08 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,016.08 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 588,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,554.18/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.87

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