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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,406.25 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,406.25 and 573.08 is: 859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,406.25 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,406.25 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,406.25 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 805,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,886.72/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.12

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