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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,017.04 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,017.04 and 389.44 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,017.04 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,017.04 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,017.04 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 396,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,076.06/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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