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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 865.34 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 865.34 and 530.96 is: 796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 865.34 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/865.34 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 865.34 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 459,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,458.27/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.61

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