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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.61, 1,131.98 and 574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.61, 1,131.98 and 574.25 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.61 : 1,131.98 = 574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.61/1,131.98 = 574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.61x = 1,131.98 × 574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.61x = 650,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,030.98/754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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