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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 796.26 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 796.26 and 534.79 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 796.26 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/796.26 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 796.26 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 425,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,831.89/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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