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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.96, 1,016.94 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.96, 1,016.94 and 267.14 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.96 : 1,016.94 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.96/1,016.94 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.96x = 1,016.94 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.96x = 271,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,661.81/677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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