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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.03, 1,403.41 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.03, 1,403.41 and 571.01 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.03 : 1,403.41 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.03/1,403.41 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.03x = 1,403.41 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.03x = 801,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,351.27/937.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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