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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.95, 866.90 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.95, 866.90 and 545.23 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.95 : 866.90 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.95/866.90 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.95x = 866.90 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.95x = 472,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,662.33/578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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