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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 866.08 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 866.08 and 548.62 is: 821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 866.08 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/866.08 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 866.08 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 475,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,141.74/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.85

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