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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,409.60 and 571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,409.60 and 571.51 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,409.60 = 571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,409.60 = 571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,409.60 × 571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 805,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,590.59/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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