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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 867.08 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 867.08 and 532.68 is: 798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 867.08 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/867.08 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 867.08 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 461,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,876.17/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.82

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