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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 862.92 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 862.92 and 518.04 is: 777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 862.92 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/862.92 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 862.92 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 447,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,027.08/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.06

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