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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 792.03 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 792.03 and 541.10 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 792.03 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/792.03 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 792.03 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 428,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,567.43/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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