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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 861.90 and 555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 861.90 and 555.70 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 861.90 = 555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/861.90 = 555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 861.90 × 555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 478,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,957.83/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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