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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 797.10 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 797.10 and 569.43 is: 786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 797.10 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/797.10 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 797.10 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 453,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,892.65/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.45

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