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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 866.70 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 866.70 and 511.74 is: 767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 866.70 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/866.70 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 866.70 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 443,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,525.06/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.85

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