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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 790.98 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 790.98 and 549.16 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 790.98 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/790.98 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 790.98 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 434,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,374.58/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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