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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,399.72 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,399.72 and 568.04 is: 852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,399.72 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,399.72 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,399.72 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 795,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,096.95/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.61

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