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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 860.70 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 860.70 and 563.09 is: 843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 860.70 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/860.70 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 860.70 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 484,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,651.56/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.31

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