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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,401.78 and 569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,401.78 and 569.23 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,401.78 = 569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,401.78 = 569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,401.78 × 569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 797,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,935.23/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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