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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,016.87 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,016.87 and 245.09 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,016.87 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,016.87 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,016.87 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 249,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,218.36/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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