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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 954.78 and 574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 954.78 and 574.07 is: 791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 954.78 = 574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/954.78 = 574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 954.78 × 574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 548,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,105.78/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.45

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