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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.82, 785.88 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.82, 785.88 and 545.28 is: 748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.82 : 785.88 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.82/785.88 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.82x = 785.88 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.82x = 428,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,524.65/572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.10

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