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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,016.91 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,016.91 and 215.77 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,016.91 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,016.91 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,016.91 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 219,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,418.67/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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