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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.27, 1,408.82 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.27, 1,408.82 and 574.58 is: 862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.27 : 1,408.82 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.27/1,408.82 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.27x = 1,408.82 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.27x = 809,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,469.88/938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.73

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