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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 861.52 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 861.52 and 545.18 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 861.52 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/861.52 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 861.52 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 469,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,683.47/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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