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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.25, 866.34 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.25, 866.34 and 519.84 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.25 : 866.34 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.25/866.34 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.25x = 866.34 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.25x = 450,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,358.19/577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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