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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 861.94 and 544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 861.94 and 544.77 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 861.94 = 544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/861.94 = 544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 861.94 × 544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 469,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,559.05/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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