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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 795.18 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 795.18 and 547.96 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 795.18 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/795.18 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 795.18 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 435,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,726.83/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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