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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 862.85 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 862.85 and 506.74 is: 760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 862.85 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/862.85 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 862.85 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 437,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,238.08/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.88

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