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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.80, 1,017.53 and 563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.80, 1,017.53 and 563.63 is: 846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.80 : 1,017.53 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.80/1,017.53 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.80x = 1,017.53 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.80x = 573,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,504.64/677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.13

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