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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.85, 1,400.67 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.85, 1,400.67 and 568.54 is: 852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.85 : 1,400.67 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.85/1,400.67 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.85x = 1,400.67 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.85x = 796,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,336.92/933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.75

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