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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 796.72 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 796.72 and 548.22 is: 756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 796.72 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/796.72 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 796.72 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 436,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,773.85/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.44

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