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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.59, 1,399.75 and 568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.59, 1,399.75 and 568.57 is: 851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.59 : 1,399.75 = 568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.59/1,399.75 = 568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.59x = 1,399.75 × 568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.59x = 795,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,852.36/934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.56

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