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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 864.53 and 544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 864.53 and 544.76 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 864.53 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/864.53 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 864.53 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 470,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,962.84/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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