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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 861.35 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 861.35 and 545.18 is: 814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 861.35 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/861.35 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 861.35 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 469,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,583.76/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.17

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