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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.74, 1,407.78 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.74, 1,407.78 and 570.82 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.74 : 1,407.78 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.74/1,407.78 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.74x = 1,407.78 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.74x = 803,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,588.98/935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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