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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.91 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.91 and 506.12 is: 759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.91 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.91 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.91 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 436,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,224.31/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.95

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