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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,015.43 and 522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,015.43 and 522.74 is: 782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,015.43 = 522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,015.43 = 522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,015.43 × 522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 530,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,805.80/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.96

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