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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 792.94 and 539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 792.94 and 539.35 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 792.94 = 539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/792.94 = 539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 792.94 × 539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 427,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,672.19/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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