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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 796.51 and 547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 796.51 and 547.67 is: 755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 796.51 = 547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/796.51 = 547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 796.51 × 547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 436,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,219.28/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.95

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