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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 801.77 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 801.77 and 545.78 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 801.77 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/801.77 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 801.77 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 437,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,583.29/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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