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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 866.10 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 866.10 and 563.90 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 866.10 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/866.10 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 866.10 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 488,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,393.79/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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