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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 795.26 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 795.26 and 567.12 is: 783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 795.26 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/795.26 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 795.26 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 451,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,005.02/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.32

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