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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 791.15 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 791.15 and 548.55 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 791.15 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/791.15 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 791.15 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 433,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,982.59/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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