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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,405.60 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,405.60 and 573.28 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,405.60 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,405.60 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,405.60 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 805,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,802.37/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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