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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 1,016.73 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 1,016.73 and 554.80 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 1,016.73 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/1,016.73 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 1,016.73 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 564,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,081.80/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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