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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 794.75 and 525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 794.75 and 525.15 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 794.75 = 525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/794.75 = 525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 794.75 × 525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 417,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,360.34/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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