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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 862.95 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 862.95 and 504.87 is: 753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 862.95 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/862.95 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 862.95 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 435,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,677.57/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.52

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