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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,401.06 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,401.06 and 569.44 is: 852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,401.06 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,401.06 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,401.06 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 797,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,823.49/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.87

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