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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 793.92 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 793.92 and 545.78 is: 753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 793.92 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/793.92 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 793.92 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 433,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,307.64/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.35

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