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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 934.38 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 934.38 and 529.90 is: 730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 934.38 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/934.38 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 934.38 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 495,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,127.96/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.79

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