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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,015.83 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,015.83 and 266.73 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,015.83 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,015.83 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,015.83 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 270,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,952.34/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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