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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,404.14 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,404.14 and 571.73 is: 856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,404.14 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,404.14 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,404.14 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 802,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,779.08/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.72

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