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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 861.00 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 861.00 and 515.44 is: 769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 861.00 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/861.00 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 861.00 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 443,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,786.96/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.19

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