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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 797.48 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 797.48 and 568 is: 785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 797.48 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/797.48 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 797.48 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 452,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,968.64/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.34

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