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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.91, 1,409.22 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.91, 1,409.22 and 574.98 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.91 : 1,409.22 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.91/1,409.22 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.91x = 1,409.22 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.91x = 810,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,273.32/941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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