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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.74, 1,016.64 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.74, 1,016.64 and 215.51 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.74 : 1,016.64 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.74/1,016.64 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.74x = 1,016.64 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.74x = 219,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,091.47/677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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