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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 867.06 and 527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 867.06 and 527.94 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 867.06 = 527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/867.06 = 527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 867.06 × 527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 457,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,755.66/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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