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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,409.40 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,409.40 and 572.67 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,409.40 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,409.40 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,409.40 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 807,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,121.10/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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