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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 791.42 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 791.42 and 544.62 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 791.42 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/791.42 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 791.42 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 431,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,026.47/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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