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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 795.56 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 795.56 and 547.62 is: 754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 795.56 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/795.56 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 795.56 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 435,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,661.83/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.14

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