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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 862.86 and 531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 862.86 and 531.64 is: 798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 862.86 = 531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/862.86 = 531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 862.86 × 531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 458,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,730.89/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.01

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