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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,400.13 and 568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,400.13 and 568.82 is: 851.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,400.13 = 568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,400.13 = 568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,400.13 × 568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 796,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,412.10/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.93

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