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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,406.48 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,406.48 and 569.97 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,406.48 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,406.48 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,406.48 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 801,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,648.56/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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