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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,015.70 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,015.70 and 524.14 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,015.70 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,015.70 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,015.70 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 532,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,369.00/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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