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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 934.70 and 553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 934.70 and 553.15 is: 762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 934.70 = 553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/934.70 = 553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 934.70 × 553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 517,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,029.31/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.70

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