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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.73, 788.58 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.73, 788.58 and 552.69 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.73 : 788.58 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.73/788.58 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.73x = 788.58 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.73x = 435,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,840.28/571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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