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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,406.85 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,406.85 and 575.20 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,406.85 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,406.85 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,406.85 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 809,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,220.12/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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