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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 797.16 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 797.16 and 511.74 is: 705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 797.16 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/797.16 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 797.16 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 407,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,938.66/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.73

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