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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 797.22 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 797.22 and 504.18 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 797.22 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/797.22 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 797.22 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 401,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,942.38/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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