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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 863.85 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 863.85 and 563.90 is: 847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 863.85 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/863.85 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 863.85 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 487,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,125.02/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.62

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