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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 789.78 and 554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 789.78 and 554.15 is: 764.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 789.78 = 554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/789.78 = 554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 789.78 × 554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 437,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,660.64/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.64

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