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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 790.80 and 542.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 790.80 and 542.78 is: 748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 790.80 = 542.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/790.80 = 542.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 790.80 × 542.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 429,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,230.42/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.36

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