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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.88, 1,406.67 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.88, 1,406.67 and 572.38 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.88 : 1,406.67 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.88/1,406.67 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.88x = 1,406.67 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.88x = 805,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,149.77/936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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