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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 796.95 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 796.95 and 535.29 is: 739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 796.95 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/796.95 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 796.95 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 426,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599.37/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.16

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