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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 803.88 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 803.88 and 548.13 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 803.88 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/803.88 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 803.88 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 440,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,630.74/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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