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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 789.60 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 789.60 and 545.58 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 789.60 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/789.60 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 789.60 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 430,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,789.97/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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