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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,257.15 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,257.15 and 574.72 is: 792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,257.15 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,257.15 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,257.15 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 722,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,509.25/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.79

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