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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 791.84 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 791.84 and 552 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 791.84 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/791.84 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 791.84 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 437,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,095.68/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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