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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 790.49 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 790.49 and 552.11 is: 762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 790.49 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/790.49 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 790.49 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 436,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,434.86/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.17

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