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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 797.97 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 797.97 and 543.03 is: 749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 797.97 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/797.97 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 797.97 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 433,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,321.65/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.47

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