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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,400.34 and 568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,400.34 and 568.72 is: 853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,400.34 = 568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,400.34 = 568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,400.34 × 568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 796,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,401.36/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.45

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