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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 867.39 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 867.39 and 526.96 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 867.39 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/867.39 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 867.39 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 457,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,079.83/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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