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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.31, 866.06 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.31, 866.06 and 504.59 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.31 : 866.06 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.31/866.06 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.31x = 866.06 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.31x = 437,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,005.22/577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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