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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 825.99 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 825.99 and 577.14 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 825.99 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/825.99 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 825.99 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 476,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,711.87/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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