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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.54, 1,020.93 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.54, 1,020.93 and 558.46 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.54 : 1,020.93 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.54/1,020.93 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.54x = 1,020.93 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.54x = 570,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,148.57/677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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