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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 863.87 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 863.87 and 547.09 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 863.87 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/863.87 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 863.87 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 472,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,613.39/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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