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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 866.80 and 487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 866.80 and 487.06 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 866.80 = 487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/866.80 = 487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 866.80 × 487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 422,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,183.61/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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