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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 861.27 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 861.27 and 534.89 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 861.27 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/861.27 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 861.27 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 460,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,680.40/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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