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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 797.74 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 797.74 and 568.16 is: 789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 797.74 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/797.74 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 797.74 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 453,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,243.96/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.51

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