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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 861.66 and 557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 861.66 and 557.36 is: 835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 861.66 = 557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/861.66 = 557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 861.66 × 557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 480,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,258.59/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.54

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