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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.46, 1,399.56 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.46, 1,399.56 and 568.44 is: 851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.46 : 1,399.56 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.46/1,399.56 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.46x = 1,399.56 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.46x = 795,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,569.77/934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.37

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