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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.47, 1,011.30 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.47, 1,011.30 and 595.46 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.47 : 1,011.30 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.47/1,011.30 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.47x = 1,011.30 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.47x = 602,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,188.70/677.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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