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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 862.32 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 862.32 and 539.20 is: 809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 862.32 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/862.32 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 862.32 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 464,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,962.94/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.31

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