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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 934.74 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 934.74 and 567 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 934.74 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/934.74 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 934.74 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 529,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,997.58/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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