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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 793.96 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 793.96 and 552.41 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 793.96 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/793.96 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 793.96 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 438,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,586.09/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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