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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.39, 1,399.77 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.39, 1,399.77 and 568.27 is: 851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.39 : 1,399.77 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.39/1,399.77 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.39x = 1,399.77 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.39x = 795,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,451.13/934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.30

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