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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.61, 1,015.47 and 610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.61, 1,015.47 and 610.17 is: 914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.61 : 1,015.47 = 610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.61/1,015.47 = 610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.61x = 1,015.47 × 610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.61x = 619,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,609.33/677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.40

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