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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 797.56 and 569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 797.56 and 569.35 is: 785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 797.56 = 569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/797.56 = 569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 797.56 × 569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 454,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,090.79/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.92

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