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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 861.60 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 861.60 and 521.28 is: 782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 861.60 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/861.60 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 861.60 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 449,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,134.85/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.36

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