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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 864.36 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 864.36 and 532.04 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 864.36 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/864.36 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 864.36 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 459,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,869.77/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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