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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 860.76 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 860.76 and 507.84 is: 757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 860.76 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/860.76 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 860.76 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 437,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,128.36/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.44

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