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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 867.06 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 867.06 and 537.84 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 867.06 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/867.06 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 867.06 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 466,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,339.55/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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