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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 1,016.52 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 1,016.52 and 292.56 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 1,016.52 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/1,016.52 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 1,016.52 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 297,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,393.09/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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