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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.50, 861.86 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.50, 861.86 and 522.33 is: 783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.50 : 861.86 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.50/861.86 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.50x = 861.86 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.50x = 450,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,175.33/574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.60

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