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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.33, 872.45 and 512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.33, 872.45 and 512.99 is: 769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.33 : 872.45 = 512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.33/872.45 = 512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.33x = 872.45 × 512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.33x = 447,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,551.20/581.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.88

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