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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 862.20 and 569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 862.20 and 569.68 is: 855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 862.20 = 569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/862.20 = 569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 862.20 × 569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 491,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,178.10/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.47

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