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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.56, 1,403.26 and 569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.56, 1,403.26 and 569.64 is: 854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.56 : 1,403.26 = 569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.56/1,403.26 = 569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.56x = 1,403.26 × 569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.56x = 799,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,353.03/935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.41

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