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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 796.69 and 569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 796.69 and 569.17 is: 786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 796.69 = 569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/796.69 = 569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 796.69 × 569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 453,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,453.75/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.09

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