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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.32, 866.66 and 512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.32, 866.66 and 512.98 is: 768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.32 : 866.66 = 512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.32/866.66 = 512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.32x = 866.66 × 512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.32x = 444,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,579.25/578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.74

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