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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 791.02 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 791.02 and 562.04 is: 771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 791.02 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/791.02 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 791.02 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 444,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,584.88/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.02

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