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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 864.20 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 864.20 and 561.20 is: 840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 864.20 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/864.20 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 864.20 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 484,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,989.04/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.24

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