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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 869.10 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 869.10 and 547.32 is: 820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 869.10 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/869.10 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 869.10 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 475,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,675.81/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.91

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