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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.80, 1,015.26 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.80, 1,015.26 and 574.84 is: 861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.80 : 1,015.26 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.80/1,015.26 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.80x = 1,015.26 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.80x = 583,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,612.06/677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.04

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