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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 794.51 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 794.51 and 547.83 is: 756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 794.51 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/794.51 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 794.51 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 435,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,255.73/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.75

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