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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 799.24 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 799.24 and 556.53 is: 771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 799.24 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/799.24 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 799.24 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 444,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,801.04/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.97

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