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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,405.21 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,405.21 and 571.50 is: 856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,405.21 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,405.21 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,405.21 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 803,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,077.52/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.61

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