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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,018.13 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,018.13 and 575.28 is: 864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,018.13 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,018.13 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,018.13 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 585,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,706.95/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.14

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