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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.16, 883.02 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.16, 883.02 and 574.76 is: 861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.16 : 883.02 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.16/883.02 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.16x = 883.02 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.16x = 507,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,524.58/589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.44

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