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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 866.49 and 548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 866.49 and 548.85 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 866.49 = 548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/866.49 = 548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 866.49 × 548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 475,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,573.04/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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