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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 858.85 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 858.85 and 543.56 is: 810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 858.85 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/858.85 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 858.85 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 466,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,838.74/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.61

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