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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 793.36 and 541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 793.36 and 541.88 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 793.36 = 541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/793.36 = 541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 793.36 × 541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 429,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,905.92/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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