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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 866.80 and 547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 866.80 and 547.90 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 866.80 = 547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/866.80 = 547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 866.80 × 547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 474,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,918.24/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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