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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 795.62 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 795.62 and 529.53 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 795.62 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/795.62 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 795.62 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 421,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,305.98/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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