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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 801.90 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 801.90 and 545.94 is: 752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 801.90 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/801.90 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 801.90 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 437,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,789.29/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.76

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