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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 797.63 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 797.63 and 549.35 is: 757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 797.63 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/797.63 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 797.63 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 438,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,178.04/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.96

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