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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.65, 791.24 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.65, 791.24 and 554.60 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.65 : 791.24 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.65/791.24 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.65x = 791.24 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.65x = 438,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,820.91/573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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