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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 792.35 and 553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 792.35 and 553.22 is: 764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 792.35 = 553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/792.35 = 553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 792.35 × 553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 438,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,343.87/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.04

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