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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.86, 1,408.92 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.86, 1,408.92 and 573.86 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.86 : 1,408.92 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.86/1,408.92 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.86x = 1,408.92 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.86x = 808,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,515.79/939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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