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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 863.82 and 496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 863.82 and 496.60 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 863.82 = 496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/863.82 = 496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 863.82 × 496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 428,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,974.09/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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