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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.70, 1,015.74 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.70, 1,015.74 and 595.28 is: 892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.70 : 1,015.74 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.70/1,015.74 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.70x = 1,015.74 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.70x = 604,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,652.25/677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.21

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