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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 795.49 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 795.49 and 571.88 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 795.49 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/795.49 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 795.49 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 454,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,925.38/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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