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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 788.67 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 788.67 and 534.54 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 788.67 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/788.67 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 788.67 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 421,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,575.66/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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