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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 866.84 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 866.84 and 541.13 is: 811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 866.84 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/866.84 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 866.84 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 469,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,066.09/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.50

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