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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.45, 934.74 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.45, 934.74 and 520.26 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.45 : 934.74 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.45/934.74 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.45x = 934.74 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.45x = 486,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,304.33/677.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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