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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 796.59 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 796.59 and 542.03 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 796.59 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/796.59 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 796.59 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 431,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,771.69/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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