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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 863.03 and 506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 863.03 and 506.87 is: 761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 863.03 = 506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/863.03 = 506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 863.03 × 506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 437,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,440.97/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.07

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