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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 791.19 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 791.19 and 534.30 is: 735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 791.19 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/791.19 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 791.19 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 422,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,732.82/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.67

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