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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,407.08 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,407.08 and 572.75 is: 858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,407.08 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,407.08 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,407.08 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 805,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,905.07/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.48

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