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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 1,017.52 and 434.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 1,017.52 and 434.39 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 1,017.52 = 434.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/1,017.52 = 434.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 1,017.52 × 434.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 441,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,994.34/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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