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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 794.97 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 794.97 and 556.49 is: 767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 794.97 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/794.97 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 794.97 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 442,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,394.84/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.93

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