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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 862.52 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 862.52 and 499.50 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 862.52 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/862.52 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 862.52 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 430,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,826.24/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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