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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,403.52 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,403.52 and 570.74 is: 854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,403.52 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,403.52 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,403.52 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 801,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,045.00/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.21

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