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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 801.06 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 801.06 and 549.80 is: 761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 801.06 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/801.06 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 801.06 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 440,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,422.79/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.19

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