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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 864.39 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 864.39 and 546.75 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 864.39 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/864.39 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 864.39 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 472,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,605.23/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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