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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 794.49 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 794.49 and 537.26 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 794.49 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/794.49 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 794.49 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 426,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,847.70/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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