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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,015.68 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,015.68 and 610.56 is: 914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,015.68 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,015.68 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,015.68 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 620,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,133.58/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.98

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