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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.42, 1,411.84 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.42, 1,411.84 and 573.01 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.42 : 1,411.84 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.42/1,411.84 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.42x = 1,411.84 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.42x = 808,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,998.44/943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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