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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 796.10 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 796.10 and 567 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 796.10 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/796.10 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 796.10 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 451,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,385.87/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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