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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,410.51 and 575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,410.51 and 575.23 is: 863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,410.51 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,410.51 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,410.51 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 811,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,367.67/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.41

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