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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.57, 1,398.69 and 568.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.57, 1,398.69 and 568.17 is: 851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.57 : 1,398.69 = 568.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.57/1,398.69 = 568.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.57x = 1,398.69 × 568.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.57x = 794,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,693.70/933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.24

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