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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.74, 1,074.54 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.74, 1,074.54 and 562.20 is: 844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.74 : 1,074.54 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.74/1,074.54 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.74x = 1,074.54 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.74x = 604,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,106.39/715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.03

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