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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 791.94 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 791.94 and 541.48 is: 748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 791.94 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/791.94 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 791.94 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 428,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,819.67/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.17

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