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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 861.68 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 861.68 and 536 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 861.68 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/861.68 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 861.68 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 461,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,860.48/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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