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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,017.24 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,017.24 and 292.88 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,017.24 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,017.24 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,017.24 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 297,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,929.25/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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