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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.99, 1,400.94 and 568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.99, 1,400.94 and 568.67 is: 852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.99 : 1,400.94 = 568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.99/1,400.94 = 568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.99x = 1,400.94 × 568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.99x = 796,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,675.34/934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.07

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