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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,074.20 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,074.20 and 574.48 is: 858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,074.20 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,074.20 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,074.20 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 617,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,106.42/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.05

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