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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.35, 1,407.52 and 573.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.35, 1,407.52 and 573.05 is: 859.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.35 : 1,407.52 = 573.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.35/1,407.52 = 573.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.35x = 1,407.52 × 573.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.35x = 806,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,579.34/938.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.58

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