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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 864.15 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 864.15 and 541.90 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 864.15 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/864.15 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 864.15 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 468,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,282.89/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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