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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.65, 795.81 and 537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.65, 795.81 and 537.77 is: 742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.65 : 795.81 = 537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.65/795.81 = 537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.65x = 795.81 × 537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.65x = 427,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,958.76/576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.15

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