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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 795.02 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 795.02 and 575.51 is: 792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 795.02 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/795.02 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 795.02 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 457,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,535.11/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.60

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