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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 934.26 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 934.26 and 521.04 is: 718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 934.26 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/934.26 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 934.26 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 486,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,786.83/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.23

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