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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,044.87 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,044.87 and 574.48 is: 860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,044.87 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,044.87 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,044.87 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 600,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,256.92/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.46

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