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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 934.27 and 553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 934.27 and 553.09 is: 762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 934.27 = 553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/934.27 = 553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 934.27 × 553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 516,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,735.39/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.54

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