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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 792.90 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 792.90 and 554.90 is: 765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 792.90 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/792.90 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 792.90 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 439,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,976.25/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.64

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