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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 866.75 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 866.75 and 547.97 is: 822.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 866.75 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/866.75 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 866.75 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 474,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,945.92/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.86

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