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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.62, 797.73 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.62, 797.73 and 568.96 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.62 : 797.73 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.62/797.73 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.62x = 797.73 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.62x = 453,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,876.46/575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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