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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,403.52 and 570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,403.52 and 570.37 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,403.52 = 570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,403.52 = 570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,403.52 × 570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 800,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,525.70/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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