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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 860.45 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 860.45 and 575.08 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 860.45 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/860.45 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 860.45 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 494,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,827.59/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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