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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 860.73 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 860.73 and 529.74 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 860.73 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/860.73 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 860.73 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 455,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,961.12/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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