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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 790.07 and 568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 790.07 and 568.94 is: 779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 790.07 = 568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/790.07 = 568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 790.07 × 568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 449,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,495.63/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.52

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