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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 795.66 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 795.66 and 541.32 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 795.66 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/795.66 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 795.66 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 430,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,700.66/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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