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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 1,058.17 and 574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 1,058.17 and 574.63 is: 863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 1,058.17 = 574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/1,058.17 = 574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 1,058.17 × 574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 608,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,056.23/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.05

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