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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 788.04 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 788.04 and 540.78 is: 745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 788.04 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/788.04 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 788.04 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 426,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,156.27/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.60

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