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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.61, 794.52 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.61, 794.52 and 546.22 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.61 : 794.52 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.61/794.52 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.61x = 794.52 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.61x = 433,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,982.71/575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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