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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,017.30 and 523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,017.30 and 523.70 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,017.30 = 523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,017.30 = 523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,017.30 × 523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 532,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,760.01/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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