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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 796.94 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 796.94 and 547.98 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 796.94 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/796.94 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 796.94 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 436,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,707.18/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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