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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 795.90 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 795.90 and 564.64 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 795.90 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/795.90 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 795.90 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 449,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,396.98/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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