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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,400.88 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,400.88 and 569.04 is: 852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,400.88 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,400.88 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,400.88 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 797,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,156.76/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.81

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