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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 790.02 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 790.02 and 541.80 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 790.02 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/790.02 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 790.02 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 428,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,032.84/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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