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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,407.36 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,407.36 and 573.44 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,407.36 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,407.36 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,407.36 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 807,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,036.52/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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