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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 866.84 and 512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 866.84 and 512.50 is: 769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 866.84 = 512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/866.84 = 512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 866.84 × 512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 444,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,255.50/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.54

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