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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,398.96 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,398.96 and 568.32 is: 851.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,398.96 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,398.96 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,398.96 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 795,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,056.95/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.82

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