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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,016.94 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,016.94 and 385.04 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,016.94 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,016.94 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,016.94 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 391,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,562.58/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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