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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.30, 1,401.32 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.30, 1,401.32 and 569.28 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.30 : 1,401.32 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.30/1,401.32 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.30x = 1,401.32 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.30x = 797,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,743.45/935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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