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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 869.06 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 869.06 and 526.26 is: 792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 869.06 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/869.06 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 869.06 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 457,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,351.52/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.23

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