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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 862.20 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 862.20 and 534.86 is: 800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 862.20 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/862.20 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 862.20 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 461,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,156.29/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.04

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