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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 974.03 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 974.03 and 574.41 is: 792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 974.03 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/974.03 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 974.03 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 559,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,492.57/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.90

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