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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.75, 789.54 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.75, 789.54 and 541.06 is: 747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.75 : 789.54 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.75/789.54 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.75x = 789.54 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.75x = 427,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,184.51/571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.16

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