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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 792.98 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 792.98 and 501.15 is: 691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 792.98 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/792.98 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 792.98 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 397,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,399.42/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.17

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