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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 865.65 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 865.65 and 542.90 is: 814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 865.65 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/865.65 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 865.65 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 469,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,961.39/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.35

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