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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 1,017.19 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 1,017.19 and 389.50 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 1,017.19 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/1,017.19 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 1,017.19 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 396,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,190.42/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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