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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 796.69 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 796.69 and 511.32 is: 705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 796.69 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/796.69 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 796.69 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 407,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,362.25/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.22

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