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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,407.24 and 572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,407.24 and 572.61 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,407.24 = 572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,407.24 = 572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,407.24 × 572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 805,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,799.70/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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