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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.30, 1,401.51 and 569.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.30, 1,401.51 and 569.99 is: 854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.30 : 1,401.51 = 569.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.30/1,401.51 = 569.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.30x = 1,401.51 × 569.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.30x = 798,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,846.68/935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.11

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