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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 795.05 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 795.05 and 539.07 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 795.05 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/795.05 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 795.05 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 428,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,587.60/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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