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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 796.59 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 796.59 and 547.72 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 796.59 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/796.59 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 796.59 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 436,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,308.27/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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