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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,404 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,404 and 571.05 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,404 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,404 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,404 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 801,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,754.20/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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