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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 795.68 and 557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 795.68 and 557.84 is: 769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 795.68 = 557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/795.68 = 557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 795.68 × 557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 443,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,862.13/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.42

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