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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 791.74 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 791.74 and 514.24 is: 709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 791.74 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/791.74 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 791.74 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 407,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,144.38/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.21

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