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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.29, 867.81 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.29, 867.81 and 539.84 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.29 : 867.81 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.29/867.81 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.29x = 867.81 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.29x = 468,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,480.31/578.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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