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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,409.01 and 574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,409.01 and 574.23 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,409.01 = 574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,409.01 = 574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,409.01 × 574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 809,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,095.81/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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