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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,400.61 and 568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,400.61 and 568.84 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,400.61 = 568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,400.61 = 568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,400.61 × 568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 796,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,722.99/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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