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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 795.36 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 795.36 and 545.56 is: 751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 795.36 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/795.36 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 795.36 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 433,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,916.60/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.24

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