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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.15, 974.13 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.15, 974.13 and 574.93 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.15 : 974.13 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.15/974.13 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.15x = 974.13 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.15x = 560,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,056.56/706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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