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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.88 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.88 and 517.12 is: 776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.88 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.88 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.88 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 448,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,280.99/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.11

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