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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 862.05 and 516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 862.05 and 516.33 is: 770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 862.05 = 516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/862.05 = 516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 862.05 × 516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 445,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,102.28/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.46

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