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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 863.46 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 863.46 and 544.92 is: 818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 863.46 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/863.46 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 863.46 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 470,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,516.62/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.06

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