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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.77, 1,410.74 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.77, 1,410.74 and 571.35 is: 855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.77 : 1,410.74 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.77/1,410.74 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.77x = 1,410.74 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.77x = 806,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,026.30/941.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.86

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