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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 866.05 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 866.05 and 518.96 is: 777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 866.05 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/866.05 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 866.05 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 449,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,439.68/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.55

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