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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 862.89 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 862.89 and 545.75 is: 817.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 862.89 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/862.89 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 862.89 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 470,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,917.90/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.52

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