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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.54, 788.97 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.54, 788.97 and 535.46 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.54 : 788.97 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.54/788.97 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.54x = 788.97 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.54x = 422,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,461.88/572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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