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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 865.33 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 865.33 and 548.12 is: 821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 865.33 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/865.33 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 865.33 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 474,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,298.98/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.10

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