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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 866.43 and 504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 866.43 and 504.84 is: 757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 866.43 = 504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/866.43 = 504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 866.43 × 504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 437,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,408.52/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.34

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