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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.36, 1,400.46 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.36, 1,400.46 and 569.32 is: 853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.36 : 1,400.46 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.36/1,400.46 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.36x = 1,400.46 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.36x = 797,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,309.89/934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.32

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