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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 1,014.81 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 1,014.81 and 495.22 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 1,014.81 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/1,014.81 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 1,014.81 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 502,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,554.21/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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