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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 864.21 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 864.21 and 519.75 is: 778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 864.21 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/864.21 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 864.21 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 449,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,175.09/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.25

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