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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 830.01 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 830.01 and 574.02 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 830.01 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/830.01 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 830.01 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 476,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,442.34/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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