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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 796.64 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 796.64 and 519.56 is: 716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 796.64 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/796.64 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 796.64 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 413,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,903.17/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.49

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