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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 866.15 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 866.15 and 541.05 is: 810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 866.15 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/866.15 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 866.15 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 468,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,627.75/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.84

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