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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.80, 1,017.90 and 495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.80, 1,017.90 and 495.40 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.80 : 1,017.90 = 495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.80/1,017.90 = 495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.80x = 1,017.90 × 495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.80x = 504,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,267.66/677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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