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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 795.53 and 516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 795.53 and 516.99 is: 713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 795.53 = 516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/795.53 = 516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 795.53 × 516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 411,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,278.47/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.00

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