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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 863.83 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 863.83 and 547.12 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 863.83 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/863.83 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 863.83 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 472,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,611.61/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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