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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,407.60 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,407.60 and 574.11 is: 860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,407.60 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,407.60 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,407.60 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 808,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,117.24/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.55

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