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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,400.98 and 568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,400.98 and 568.12 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,400.98 = 568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,400.98 = 568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,400.98 × 568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 795,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,924.76/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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