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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 860.52 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 860.52 and 534.38 is: 800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 860.52 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/860.52 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 860.52 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 459,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,846.83/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.62

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