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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,399.20 and 569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,399.20 and 569.20 is: 854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,399.20 = 569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,399.20 = 569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,399.20 × 569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 796,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,424.64/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.46

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