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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.40, 1,399.76 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.40, 1,399.76 and 568.32 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.40 : 1,399.76 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.40/1,399.76 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.40x = 1,399.76 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.40x = 795,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,511.60/934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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