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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 797.28 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 797.28 and 548.22 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 797.28 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/797.28 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 797.28 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 437,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,084.84/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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