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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 788.07 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 788.07 and 540.75 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 788.07 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/788.07 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 788.07 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 426,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,148.85/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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