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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 794.89 and 506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 794.89 and 506.62 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 794.89 = 506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/794.89 = 506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 794.89 × 506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 402,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,711.00/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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