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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 866.52 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 866.52 and 535.32 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 866.52 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/866.52 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 866.52 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 463,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,865.49/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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