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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.88 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.88 and 533.79 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.88 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.88 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.88 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 424,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,299.00/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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