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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.82, 1,406.43 and 572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.82, 1,406.43 and 572.70 is: 857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.82 : 1,406.43 = 572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.82/1,406.43 = 572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.82x = 1,406.43 × 572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.82x = 805,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,462.46/938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.95

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