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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 794.30 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 794.30 and 552.56 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 794.30 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/794.30 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 794.30 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 438,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,898.41/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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