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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 790.56 and 544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 790.56 and 544.23 is: 750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 790.56 = 544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/790.56 = 544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 790.56 × 544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 430,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,246.47/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.89

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