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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,408.40 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,408.40 and 573.62 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,408.40 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,408.40 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,408.40 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 807,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,886.41/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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