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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 864.18 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 864.18 and 507.66 is: 762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 864.18 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/864.18 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 864.18 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 438,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,709.62/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.05

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