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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 856.26 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 856.26 and 560.18 is: 835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 856.26 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/856.26 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 856.26 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 479,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,661.87/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.42

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