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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,409.98 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,409.98 and 574.26 is: 862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,409.98 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,409.98 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,409.98 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 809,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,695.11/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.52

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