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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.05, 1,401.99 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.05, 1,401.99 and 569.55 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.05 : 1,401.99 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.05/1,401.99 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.05x = 1,401.99 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.05x = 798,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,503.40/934.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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