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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.01, 857.97 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.01, 857.97 and 540 is: 805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.01 : 857.97 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.01/857.97 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.01x = 857.97 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.01x = 463,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,303.80/575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.73

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