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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.55, 1,015.47 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.55, 1,015.47 and 609.06 is: 912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.55 : 1,015.47 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.55/1,015.47 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.55x = 1,015.47 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.55x = 618,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,482.16/677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.82

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