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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 934.80 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 934.80 and 530.16 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 934.80 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/934.80 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 934.80 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 495,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,593.57/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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