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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 860.06 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 860.06 and 555.02 is: 831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 860.06 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/860.06 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 860.06 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 477,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,350.50/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.53

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