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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 864.99 and 547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 864.99 and 547.85 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 864.99 = 547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/864.99 = 547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 864.99 × 547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 473,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,880.45/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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