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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 866.93 and 510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 866.93 and 510.59 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 866.93 = 510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/866.93 = 510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 866.93 × 510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 442,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,638.90/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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