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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 794.60 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 794.60 and 562.44 is: 779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 794.60 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/794.60 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 794.60 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 446,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,914.82/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.44

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