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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 981.72 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 981.72 and 574.02 is: 860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 981.72 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/981.72 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 981.72 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 563,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,526.91/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.32

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