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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,398.90 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,398.90 and 568.14 is: 851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,398.90 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,398.90 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,398.90 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 794,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,771.05/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.35

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