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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 796.28 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 796.28 and 515.86 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 796.28 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/796.28 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 796.28 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 410,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,769.00/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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