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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,016.87 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,016.87 and 403.79 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,016.87 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,016.87 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,016.87 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 410,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,594.83/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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