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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,407.29 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,407.29 and 573.26 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,407.29 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,407.29 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,407.29 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 806,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,733.16/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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