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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,011.84 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,011.84 and 595.82 is: 889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,011.84 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,011.84 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,011.84 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 602,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,874.80/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.41

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