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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 862.14 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 862.14 and 528.04 is: 792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 862.14 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/862.14 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 862.14 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 455,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,244.41/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.40

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