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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 853.74 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 853.74 and 554.64 is: 830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 853.74 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/853.74 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 853.74 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 473,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,518.35/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.73

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