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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,015.70 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,015.70 and 504.60 is: 756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,015.70 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,015.70 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,015.70 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 512,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,519.70/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.00

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