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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,399.77 and 568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,399.77 and 568.98 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,399.77 = 568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,399.77 = 568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,399.77 × 568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 796,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,441.13/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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