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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,403.71 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,403.71 and 570.50 is: 855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,403.71 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,403.71 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,403.71 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 800,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,808.11/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.09

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