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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,017.14 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,017.14 and 400.32 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,017.14 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,017.14 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,017.14 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 407,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,179.48/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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