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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.20, 1,401.60 and 571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.20, 1,401.60 and 571.70 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.20 : 1,401.60 = 571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.20/1,401.60 = 571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.20x = 1,401.60 × 571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.20x = 801,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,294.72/936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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