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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 791.58 and 554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 791.58 and 554.85 is: 765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 791.58 = 554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/791.58 = 554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 791.58 × 554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 439,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,208.16/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.30

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