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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 865.98 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 865.98 and 545.43 is: 817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 865.98 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/865.98 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 865.98 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 472,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,331.47/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.68

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