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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 788.73 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 788.73 and 544.74 is: 750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 788.73 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/788.73 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 788.73 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 429,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,652.78/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.45

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