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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 791.16 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 791.16 and 547.76 is: 757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 791.16 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/791.16 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 791.16 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 433,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,365.80/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.95

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