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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 866.85 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 866.85 and 545.82 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 866.85 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/866.85 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 866.85 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 473,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,144.07/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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