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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.38, 797.61 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.38, 797.61 and 535.96 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.38 : 797.61 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.38/797.61 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.38x = 797.61 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.38x = 427,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,487.06/578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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