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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 797.06 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 797.06 and 548.47 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 797.06 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/797.06 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 797.06 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 437,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,162.88/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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