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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 864.65 and 534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 864.65 and 534.95 is: 802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 864.65 = 534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/864.65 = 534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 864.65 × 534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 462,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,541.53/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.15

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