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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 863.19 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 863.19 and 534.87 is: 802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 863.19 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/863.19 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 863.19 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 461,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,694.44/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.81

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