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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 866.61 and 532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 866.61 and 532.62 is: 798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 866.61 = 532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/866.61 = 532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 866.61 × 532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 461,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,573.82/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.97

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