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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,016.67 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,016.67 and 288.13 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,016.67 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,016.67 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,016.67 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 292,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,935.20/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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