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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 791.34 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 791.34 and 561.32 is: 770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 791.34 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/791.34 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 791.34 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 444,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,191.01/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.70

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