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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.43, 1,401.31 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.43, 1,401.31 and 569.31 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.43 : 1,401.31 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.43/1,401.31 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.43x = 1,401.31 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.43x = 797,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,779.80/935.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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