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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.90, 1,408.34 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.90, 1,408.34 and 573.58 is: 859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.90 : 1,408.34 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.90/1,408.34 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.90x = 1,408.34 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.90x = 807,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,795.63/939.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.45

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