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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.85, 1,406.77 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.85, 1,406.77 and 572.55 is: 858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.85 : 1,406.77 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.85/1,406.77 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.85x = 1,406.77 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.85x = 805,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,446.21/937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.82

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