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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 934.54 and 572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 934.54 and 572.96 is: 790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 934.54 = 572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/934.54 = 572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 934.54 × 572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 535,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,454.94/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.24

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