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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,016.10 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,016.10 and 596.94 is: 894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,016.10 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,016.10 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,016.10 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 606,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,550.73/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.70

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