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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.56, 1,404.24 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.56, 1,404.24 and 571.04 is: 857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.56 : 1,404.24 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.56/1,404.24 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.56x = 1,404.24 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.56x = 801,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,877.21/935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.11

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