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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 866.75 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 866.75 and 506.97 is: 758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 866.75 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/866.75 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 866.75 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 439,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,413.71/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.96

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