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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.78, 1,016.91 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.78, 1,016.91 and 266.69 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.78 : 1,016.91 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.78/1,016.91 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.78x = 1,016.91 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.78x = 271,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,197.30/677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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