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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.77, 1,408.49 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.77, 1,408.49 and 573.81 is: 860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.77 : 1,408.49 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.77/1,408.49 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.77x = 1,408.49 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.77x = 808,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,205.65/938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.92

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