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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.37, 1,400 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.37, 1,400 and 568.04 is: 851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.37 : 1,400 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.37/1,400 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.37x = 1,400 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.37x = 795,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,256/934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.12

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