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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.81, 864.82 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.81, 864.82 and 549.89 is: 825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.81 : 864.82 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.81/864.82 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.81x = 864.82 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.81x = 475,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,551.55/575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.89

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