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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 796.66 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 796.66 and 572.50 is: 790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 796.66 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/796.66 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 796.66 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 456,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,087.85/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.97

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