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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 861.60 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 861.60 and 574.40 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 861.60 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/861.60 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 861.60 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 494,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,903.04/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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