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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.95, 1,074.51 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.95, 1,074.51 and 577.58 is: 866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.95 : 1,074.51 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.95/1,074.51 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.95x = 1,074.51 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.95x = 620,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,610.11/715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.83

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