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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 864.45 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 864.45 and 537.03 is: 804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 864.45 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/864.45 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 864.45 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 464,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,235.58/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.58

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