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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 862.20 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 862.20 and 492 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 862.20 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/862.20 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 862.20 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 424,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,202.40/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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