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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.67, 1,016.19 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.67, 1,016.19 and 547.35 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.67 : 1,016.19 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.67/1,016.19 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.67x = 1,016.19 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.67x = 556,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,211.60/677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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