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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.23, 862.97 and 554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.23, 862.97 and 554.79 is: 833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.23 : 862.97 = 554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.23/862.97 = 554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.23x = 862.97 × 554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.23x = 478,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,764.35/574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.75

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