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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,405.80 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,405.80 and 572.60 is: 857.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,405.80 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,405.80 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,405.80 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 804,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,961.08/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.60

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