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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 862.32 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 862.32 and 523.20 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 862.32 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/862.32 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 862.32 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 451,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,165.82/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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