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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 793.98 and 524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 793.98 and 524.59 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 793.98 = 524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/793.98 = 524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 793.98 × 524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 416,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,513.97/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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