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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,017.20 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,017.20 and 604.48 is: 907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,017.20 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,017.20 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,017.20 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 614,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,877.06/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.27

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