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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 791.28 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 791.28 and 546 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 791.28 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/791.28 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 791.28 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 432,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,038.88/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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