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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 863.82 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 863.82 and 546.84 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 863.82 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/863.82 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 863.82 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 472,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,371.33/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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