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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 928.74 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 928.74 and 574.22 is: 860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 928.74 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/928.74 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 928.74 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 533,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,296.44/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.45

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