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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 867.07 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 867.07 and 537.56 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 867.07 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/867.07 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 867.07 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 466,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,102.15/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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