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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 866.70 and 513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 866.70 and 513.72 is: 769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 866.70 = 513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/866.70 = 513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 866.70 × 513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 445,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,241.12/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.62

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