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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.77, 1,016.57 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.77, 1,016.57 and 184.22 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.77 : 1,016.57 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.77/1,016.57 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.77x = 1,016.57 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.77x = 187,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,267.44/677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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