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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 1,015.68 and 652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 1,015.68 and 652.25 is: 977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 1,015.68 = 652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/1,015.68 = 652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 1,015.68 × 652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 662,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,479.82/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.30

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