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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 796.03 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 796.03 and 547.72 is: 755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 796.03 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/796.03 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 796.03 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 435,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,997.57/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.75

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