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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 789.72 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 789.72 and 544.40 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 789.72 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/789.72 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 789.72 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 429,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,923.57/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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