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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 794.04 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 794.04 and 548 is: 757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 794.04 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/794.04 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 794.04 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 435,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,133.92/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.70

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