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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 861.90 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 861.90 and 537.46 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 861.90 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/861.90 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 861.90 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 463,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,236.77/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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