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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,075.92 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,075.92 and 574.56 is: 860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,075.92 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,075.92 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,075.92 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 618,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,180.60/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.30

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