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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 791.94 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 791.94 and 504.28 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 791.94 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/791.94 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 791.94 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 399,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,359.50/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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