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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 795.83 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 795.83 and 559.26 is: 771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 795.83 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/795.83 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 795.83 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 445,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,073.09/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.97

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