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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.66, 1,015.47 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.66, 1,015.47 and 504.05 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.66 : 1,015.47 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.66/1,015.47 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.66x = 1,015.47 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.66x = 511,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,842.58/677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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