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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 796.55 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 796.55 and 546.12 is: 754.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 796.55 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/796.55 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 796.55 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 435,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,009.16/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.16

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