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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,408.66 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,408.66 and 573.80 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,408.66 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,408.66 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,408.66 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 808,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,289.11/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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