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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 794.30 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 794.30 and 521.56 is: 717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 794.30 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/794.30 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 794.30 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 414,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,275.11/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.99

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