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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 860.81 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 860.81 and 512.76 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 860.81 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/860.81 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 860.81 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 441,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,386.37/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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