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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 791.36 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 791.36 and 569.50 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 791.36 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/791.36 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 791.36 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 450,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,679.52/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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