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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 793.80 and 516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 793.80 and 516.70 is: 711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 793.80 = 516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/793.80 = 516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 793.80 × 516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 410,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,157.45/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.25

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