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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 1,017.50 and 607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 1,017.50 and 607.05 is: 911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 1,017.50 = 607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/1,017.50 = 607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 1,017.50 × 607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 617,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,670.34/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.66

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