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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 863.73 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 863.73 and 543.93 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 863.73 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/863.73 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 863.73 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 469,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,808.66/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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