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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.90, 868.28 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.90, 868.28 and 545.06 is: 817.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.90 : 868.28 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.90/868.28 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.90x = 868.28 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.90x = 473,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,264.70/578.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.52

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