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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.54, 934.18 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.54, 934.18 and 572.44 is: 789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.54 : 934.18 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.54/934.18 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.54x = 934.18 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.54x = 534,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,762.00/677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.27

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