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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 934.56 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 934.56 and 590.40 is: 814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 934.56 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/934.56 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 934.56 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 551,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,764.22/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.39

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