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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 866.76 and 567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 866.76 and 567.93 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 866.76 = 567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/866.76 = 567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 866.76 × 567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 492,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,259.01/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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