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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 869.37 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 869.37 and 549.72 is: 825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 869.37 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/869.37 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 869.37 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 477,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,910.08/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.49

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