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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 861.15 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 861.15 and 506.07 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 861.15 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/861.15 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 861.15 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 435,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,802.18/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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