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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 863.73 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 863.73 and 560.16 is: 841.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 863.73 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/863.73 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 863.73 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 483,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,827.00/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.82

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