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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.57, 1,018.47 and 587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.57, 1,018.47 and 587.35 is: 882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.57 : 1,018.47 = 587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.57/1,018.47 = 587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.57x = 1,018.47 × 587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.57x = 598,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,201.83/677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.87

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