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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,406.59 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,406.59 and 571.78 is: 857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,406.59 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,406.59 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,406.59 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 804,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,265.92/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.68

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