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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 791.52 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 791.52 and 566.72 is: 780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 791.52 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/791.52 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 791.52 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 448,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,570.21/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.94

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