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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 861.87 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 861.87 and 554.08 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 861.87 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/861.87 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 861.87 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 477,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,544.09/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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